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BG61 PPZ

2011 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 151,049 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 141,051 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2024 134,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 127,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,984 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 120,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 10 Jan 2019 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,234 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front steering tie-rod arm has slight free play

rear pads worn close to sensor wire discs worn and lightly scored

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 45,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BG61 PPZ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 PPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG61 PPZ registered?

BG61 PPZ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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